Discover your authentic voice and STAND OUT.

Essays make up 25% of the college application.

In the competitive landscape of college essays, knowing how to market yourself is crucial. Having an essay coach who is both a literary scholar and a marketing brand strategist can help you stand out and be memorable.

Make a bigger impression.

Ace the Essay is here to help you write your college essay for maximum impact by combining the power of personal brand marketing with effective literary techniques to create your unique narrative.

Why incorporate aspects of personal brand marketing into the college essay writing process? Because in marketing, it's all about knowing your value, how to stand out, and how to make a meaningful connection with your audience; everything an applicant must do with their college essay!

Using real-world marketing strategies to discover your authentic voice gives you the power to connect more deeply with admission officers and make a bigger impression.

COACHING PROCESS

Knowing who you are is a gift. Learning how to express it is a skill.

Testimonials

Cisneros Scholars Program, San Antonio, Texas

"Our Scholars Program incorporates nationally and globally recognized mentoring models, including Toastmasters and Café College. Ace the Essay with Valerie has elevated our program further by bringing an extraordinary combination of expertise, personalized coaching, and genuine enthusiasm. She has a wonderful ability to connect with students, and they truly enjoy working with her."

Parent

"My daughter never liked writing. By the end of her program with Valerie her confidence around writing had changed completely (for the better). Valerie is as real as they come, and my daughter loved her approach. I highly recommend Ace the Essay."

Medical School Applicant

"I spent a lot of money hiring tutors to help me with MCAS and they always made me feel bad about myself. Valerie was the complete opposite. She was constantly building me up and making me laugh. I learned a lot about myself through this program. She also helped me weed out narratives I thought were mine but actually weren't."

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